COUGHS
For many people, a chronic cough — one lasting eight weeks or longer — is much more than an annoyance. In addition to being physically draining, a cough that hangs on for months can alienate your family and co-workers, ruin your sleep, and leave you feeling angry and frustrated. For a condition that may be relatively minor, a chronic cough can have major repercussions.
A chronic cough is often defined as a cough lasting eight weeks or more, but any persistent cough can disrupt your life. See your doctor if you have a cough that lingers, especially one that brings up sputum or blood, disturbs your sleep or affects your work or relationships